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Method

Heat the oil in a deep frying pan or wok, stir in the curry paste and fry for 1 minute. Add the chicken, sweet potatoes and lentils and stir to coat in the paste, then pour in the stock and coconut milk. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.

Tip in the peas, bring back to the boil and simmer for a further 4-5 minutes. Season to taste before serving.

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agirlnamedfia12th Nov, 2016

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Have made this tons of times, huge fan, it's incredibly delicious. It's perfect for us, since we're not too big on spicy food, and it's healthy! I usually add a bit more curry paste, and omit the lentils, since we're not a big fan. It does take longer than 15 minutes to thicken, but when I'm short on time, I usually mix a teaspoon of cornstarch with some cold water and toss that in, thickens right up!

I've made this curry so many times now because it is simply so delicious and a proper all round people pleaser as it is very mild. I add two red onions & mushrooms in mine. I also season with curry power, turmeric and a sprinkle of masala

I add a little more curry paste, but aside from that this recipe is perfect. I cook it in a large cast iron wok with a glass lid, and I've had no problems with cooking times or consistency as others seem to have had.This is a regular meal in my house and is excellent comfort food.

Really enjoyed this dish. Followed it exactly but did cook it for long. More like 35 minutes. I used a tikka past. Was flavoursome and not too spicey so good for all the family. Will definitely become a favourite

I was in a haste and my laptop battery died and therefore I added 2 tbsp of mild curry powder and fried the chicken for 3mins. I don't like it raw in a curry sauce. The taste is incredibly good and as per usual I will let it boil for at least 40 mins until it thickens.

I par boiled the sweet potato for 5 mins before using them, fried a large onion before adding the chicken, omitted the lentils and added 3 tablespoons of curry paste and a teaspoon of cornflour. It was lovely but quite a variation on the original recipe.

Really great recipe, I changed it ever so slightly and marinated the cut chicken fillets in tsp paprika & gram masala then left in the fridge for 3 hours. Advice if the sauce is too runny, let it simmer for as long as the desired consistency. Definitely a great mid week dinner that doesn't require any fancy ingredients!

This is a lovely, tasty and very easy curry to make. As many others have suggested, I used 3tbps of paste (Balti paste from Sainsbury), and use frozen mixed veg (green beans, carrots, peas and sweetcorn)

Curry never comes out watery for us. I can only think that you need to ensure you simmer it vigorously to ensure enough liquid evaporates off, as it comes out lovely and thick for us.

This is a regular dinner in our house, even my two children (8 & 4) love it!. I do put less curry paste in it, but it were just myself and husband eating it I'd have it as the recipe states. Occasionally I have add to add a little corn starch to thicken the sauce but it's still a very tasty dish!

This came out absolutely delicious, but after reading through others' comments, here are some changes I made:- I used 3 Tbsp paste- I used 250ml of chicken stock, and still had to use 2 Tbsp of cornstarch to thicken it up- I boiled the sweet potatoes for an additional 5-10min for extra softness(I also added a largely diced onion)

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HaroldNHulsey19th Dec, 2015

True to the Vietnamese style of curry-making, this recipe is milder and lighter than Indian or Thai curries. You can make this with chicken stock, but the coconut milk adds body and enhances the overall flavor. Depending on my mood and the time of year, I sometimes serve this with a warmed baguette (a French influence) instead of steamed rice. Other times, I just make the curry with more broth and serve it with rice noodles. Like other curries, it's delicious the next day.I have some good work experience with a http://resumeplus.us/resume_writing_services.php and my words are clearly based on what I felt through such processes in the past.

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